Best 20 Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Candied sweet potatoes, also known as "candied yams," are a beloved Southern dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a caramelized sugar coating. This delightful side dish is often served during holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas but can be enjoyed any time of the year. Made with simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar, spices, and orange zest, candied sweet potatoes are a true culinary treat that offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. They are incredibly versatile and can be cooked in various ways, including baking, roasting, or even frying. Discover the best recipe for candied sweet potatoes that will tantalize your taste buds and make your next meal a memorable one.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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A delicious, sweet version of candied sweet potatoes.

Provided by Dj

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds sweet potatoes, quartered
1 ¼ cups margarine
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
3 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
ground cinnamon to taste
ground nutmeg to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until slightly underdone, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and peel.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, brown sugar, 2 cups marshmallows, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted.
  • Stir potatoes into marshmallow sauce. While stirring mash about half of the potatoes, and break the others into bite-sized chunks. Transfer to prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover top evenly with remaining marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This is the classic sweet potato recipe that my grandmother serves each year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's very simple, yet each time I make it people rave and ask for the recipe. Embarrassingly simple & quite delicious!

Provided by MICHELLERENE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 yellow-fleshed sweet potatoes
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place whole sweet potatoes in a steamer over a couple of inches of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Peel, and slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, water and salt. When the sauce is bubbly and sugar is dissolved, pour over potatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, occasionally basting the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 415.2 mg, Sugar 33 g

CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This candied sweet potato recipe is a true classic. Whether you're cooking for the family or looking for a traditional side for the holidays, this dish comes together on the stovetop with a few pantry staples. And because there's no baking or roasting required for these boiled sweet potatoes, you don't even need to pull out the vegetable peeler for this recipe-the skins will slip right off as the sweet potatoes cool. Candied sweet potatoes are a sweet twist for a side dish that's versatile enough for Thanksgiving and everyday meals.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Scrub sweet potatoes, but do not peel. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Slip off skins. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Heat remaining ingredients in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Add potatoes. Gently stir until glazed and hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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My town is known as the Yam Capital of the United States. These candied sweet potatoes go well with baked ham or roasted turkey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; boil gently 30-45 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. , While potatoes cool, preheat oven to 375°. When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into wedges. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Dot with butter; drizzle with corn syrup. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly, basting with sauce occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

FAST CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Fast Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (15 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain off all but 1/4 cup liquid from potatoes.
  • In medium saucepan melt butter.
  • Add sugar and reserved liquid.
  • Add potatoes.
  • Stir to coat.
  • Pour into medium casserole.
  • Sprinkle with marshmallows.
  • Add pecans if using.
  • Put in oven and bake at 350 degrees till brown (30 minutes).

BRANDIED CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This has been a Thanksgiving favorite of ours for many years because it is different from the many mashed sweet potatoes recipes.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup brandy
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, brandy, and salt. Add the sweet potatoes, and stir to coat. Cook, stirring gently, until sweet potatoes are heated through and well glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 293.5 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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This is my favorite style of a Thanksgiving or Christmas time sweet potato side dish, since I'm not really a big fan of whipped sweet potatoes with marshmallow toppings. This is a very sweet dish (candied) but more to my liking. The spice and pecans add a whole new level of taste and texture.

Provided by Stiritup

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until you can easily pierce them halfway through with a sharp knife, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until easily handled, at least 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, pecans, and pumpkin pie spice for topping in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Peel the cooled sweet potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish with 2 teaspoons butter. Spread potato slices in a single layer in the dish and spoon a bit of topping over each slice. Add remaining potato slices in a second layer and sprinkle with remaining topping.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 20 minutes. Use a serving spoon to dish this out, making sure to get to some of the sauce from the bottom for each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 89.6 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

MAPLE CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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A traditional sweet potato bake like this one from our Test Kitchen never goes out of style. It's perfect when you're cooking for a larger group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds sweet potatoes
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 30-45 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. , When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into wedges. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over potatoes. Dot with butter; drizzle with syrup. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly, basting with sauce occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

REALLY REALLY GOOD CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Really Really Good Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with water, bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 25 minutes, until done.
  • When cooled, peel and cut into chunks.
  • Place in 2-qt baking dish.
  • In small saucepan combine remaining ingredients, cook and stir until mixture boils.
  • Pour over potatoes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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Candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows are a throw-together dish that turned out to be a huge hit at Christmas!

Provided by NKTompk03

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup salted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Place 1/2 of the sweet potatoes in a medium mixing bowl. Mash, then mix in condensed milk, butter, and cinnamon. Add remaining sweet potato cubes and sprinkle in all but 1 tablespoon brown sugar; stir gently to combine but not so much that the sugar dissolves. Transfer potato mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, top with marshmallows, and sprinkle remaining brown sugar on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until marshmallows are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 226.7 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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This nice old-fashioned side dish is perfect for the holidays and easily down-sized for two, it's a dish that can be made often to complement any meal. The touch of pineapple juice adds a nice flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large sweet potato
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 tablespoon unsweetened pineapple or orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or just until tender. Drain. , When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a greased shallow 2-cup baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, pineapple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon; sprinkle over sweet potato slices. Dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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A simpler version of those creamy candied sweet potatoes that take you right back to Grandma's holiday table.

Provided by Brandi Gilbertson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 6h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Mix brown sugar and white sugar together in another bowl.
  • Layer potatoes and sugar mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour the butter mixture over the top.
  • Cover and cook on Low until tender, about 6 hours.
  • Remove 1/3 of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and pour into a saucepan; whisk in cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Pour over potatoes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 49.1 g

EMERIL'S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES - KICKED UP!



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These are some of the best candied sweet potatoes I have ever eaten! Kicked up with bourbon, real vanilla bean, brown sugar, butter, orange, and cinnamon. YUM!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
3 cups brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise (or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste)
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Bourbon (I use Jack Daniels)
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large heavy pot, combine the potatoes, sugar, water, orange juice, vanilla beans, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
  • Lower the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the potatoes out of the sauce and place in a casserole dish. Return the sauce to the pan.
  • Add the bourbon to the sauce and cook (stirring often) on medium-high heat until syrup is thickened, about another 15-30 minutes.
  • Pour the syrup over the potatoes and place in the oven. Bake until the potatoes are browned, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stirring gently to incorporate.
  • Serve immediately.

EASY STOVE TOP CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Easy Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Adam K.

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 -8 yams, peeled and cut into big chunks
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 (16 ounce) bottle Dark Karo syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients into a nice sized pot.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a medium-low, stirring not to burn.
  • Cook until nice and thick, about 45 minutes.
  • They will get nice and thick as they cool down some.

CITRUS CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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This was printed in Favorite Recipes by Borden in 1987. I have been using this recipe every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas since then with a couple of twists. I am updating this recipe based upon CountryLady's review. I made this recipe using fresh sweet potatoes and it is so much better. I am leaving the canned as an option. Both ways are good.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium sweet potatoes or 2 (16 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • If using fresh sweet potatoes, slice in 1 1/4 inch slices, place in saucepan, cover with water and cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Drain the potatoes and when cool enough to handle, remove the peel and place in a 2-quart casserole dish that has been lighly oiled or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • If using canned potatoes drain the potatoes and arrange in 2-quart casserole that has been prepared as indicated above.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch; add orange juice, lemon juice, butter, vanilla and orange zest.
  • Pour over potatoes and bake 50 to 60 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce.
  • These potatoes can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and baked the next day.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup peach liqueur, like Schnapps
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup orange juice
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 orange, sliced

Steps:

  • Peel and slice sweet potatoes. Put in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, drain and cool. Put sweet potatoes into a 2 quart casserole, dot with the butter. Mix sugar with next 8 ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Pour orange juice and lemon juice over sweet potatoes. Cover with the sliced oranges. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

POTLUCK CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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To make it easier to bring this traditional southern staple to a potluck or gathering, I updated it so that it can be cooked in a slow cooker. It's hard to go wrong with candied sweet potatoes when it comes to pleasing a crowd. -Deirdre Dee Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
8 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sugars. In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, layer a third of the sweet potatoes; sprinkle with a third of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice. In a small bowl, combine the butter, vanilla and salt; drizzle over potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender., Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a serving dish; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over sweet potatoes. , Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANDIED-GINGER SWEET POTATOES



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I don't like sweet potatoes, so when my cousin served these last Thanksgiving, I took some just to be polite. The delectable blend of maple, apricot and ginger flavors made me go back for seconds!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30 minutes, stirring twice., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Pour over sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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A classic Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe

Categories     Side     Thanksgiving     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pound large sweet potatoes, peeled and halved crosswise
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/3 cup bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut each potato half lengthwise into fourths. Steam potatoes on a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes, then cool, uncovered. Transfer to a buttered 3-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Simmer brown sugar, butter, water, and salt, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in bourbon to taste. Drizzle syrup over potatoes and bake in middle of oven, basting occasionally, until syrup is thickened, about 1 1/4 hours.

MOMS CANDIED SWEET POTATOES & PINEAPPLE



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My mom always makes these type of sweet potatoes, regardless what others we have for the Holidays. Yesterday we had them with our Turkey Dinner...Yum!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Potatoes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 - 4 large sweet potatoes - peeled and sliced 3/4 inch thick
1/2 tsp salt for potatoes
1/2 c + 2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
pinch salt
1 small can - pineapple chunks - drained- reserving 1/4 cup juice
1 tsp vanilla
pecans - optional- we didn't add them this time

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, add potatoes and 1/2 tsp salt, cover with water. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook until fork tender and drain. In another saucepan, add the butter, brown sugar, pinch salt, pineapple juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened some - won't be real thick, more like a glaze. If you want a thicker glaze, add a small amount of corn starch to the pineapple juice before adding. Once sauce is to desired thickness and potatoes are cooked. Add the drained pineapple to the glaze and cook until heated through. Stir in the vanilla. Gently toss the sweet potatoes with the glaze, being careful not to break up potatoes too much. Heat through for a few minutes and pour into a serving dish. Sprinkle with pecans if using. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Select firm and brightly colored sweet potatoes without blemishes or bruises. Garnet and Jewel sweet potatoes are excellent choices for candying.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes carefully: Use a sharp knife to peel the sweet potatoes thinly to minimize nutrient loss and maintain their shape during cooking.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes uniformly: Cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized pieces to ensure consistent cooking. Aim for 1-inch cubes or 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Use a large pot: Choose a pot large enough to accommodate the sweet potatoes and syrup comfortably, allowing for some expansion during cooking.
  • Simmer gently: Maintain a gentle simmer throughout the cooking process to prevent the sweet potatoes from breaking apart. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Monitor the syrup thickness: Keep an eye on the syrup as it reduces. The desired consistency is slightly thick and syrupy, coating the sweet potatoes well. If the syrup becomes too thick, add a little water or orange juice to thin it out.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices: Incorporate fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to enhance the flavor of the candied sweet potatoes.
  • Experiment with different glazes: Try different glazes to add a unique touch to your candied sweet potatoes. Popular options include a maple glaze, honey glaze, or a brown sugar glaze.

Conclusion:

Candied sweet potatoes are a versatile and delectable dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, dessert, or even a snack. With careful selection of ingredients, attention to cooking techniques, and a touch of creativity, you can create candied sweet potatoes that are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a modern twist, experimenting with different ingredients, glazes, and presentation styles will allow you to tailor this dish to your preferences and impress your family and friends. Candied sweet potatoes are a delightful addition to any meal, offering a sweet and savory combination that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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